Who We Are
Hindu on Campus (HOC) is a student-led, grassroots organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of Gen Z Hindus, addressing Hinduphobia, and advocating for the fair treatment of Hindus in academic environments worldwide. We provide a platform for Hindu students to share their experiences with discrimination and work to ensure that Hindu students are treated with respect and understanding across campuses.
We are committed to raising awareness, creating educational programs, and driving change to ensure that Hinduism is accurately represented and that Hindu students are protected from bias. Guided by the principles of Dharma (righteousness), ahimsa (non-violence), and samanvaya (harmony), we strive to create campuses where every Hindu can thrive without fear of prejudice.
What We Stand For
To educate, advocate, and amplify Hindu voices while addressing and eliminating Hinduphobia on campuses. Through grassroots campaigns, awareness initiatives, and actionable advocacy, we aim to create a culture of understanding, allyship, and mutual respect across diverse communities.
We envision a future where Hindu students across the globe are empowered to celebrate their identities, practice their faith freely, and actively engage in academic and cultural conversations without fear of prejudice. We aim to build lasting relationships between Hindus and other communities, fostering mutual understanding, respect, and inclusivity.
Hindu on Campus was founded in March 2021 by a group of passionate and diverse Hindu students who were united by one common experience: systemic Hinduphobia on their campuses. Frustrated with biased representations of Hinduism and institutional disregard for their concerns, they came together to create an organization that would not only highlight these issues but actively work to address them.
Since our founding, we have expanded globally, connecting with students and organizations across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. We’ve worked tirelessly to tackle Hinduphobia through grassroots organizing, social media campaigns, and data-driven advocacy. From addressing incidents of bigotry at leading universities to amplifying Hindu student voices, HOC has become a platform for positive change and collective action.
What We Do
We engage with university administrators, student governments, and policymakers to ensure Hindu students' rights are protected under anti-discrimination policies.
Through digital campaigns, educational materials, and social media outreach, we educate communities about Hinduphobia and Hindu culture.
We provide resources and a safe space for Hindu students to share their experiences, access support, and feel empowered to take action.
From petitions to public awareness initiatives, we lead campaigns that address systemic Hinduphobia and create institutional accountability.
Through the Campus Hinduphobia Tracker, we document and analyze incidents of Hinduphobia, creating a database to push for systemic reforms.
FAQ's
Q: What is Hinduphobia?
Hinduphobia refers to a set of antagonistic, destructive, or derogatory beliefs about Hinduism or Hindus. It manifests as prejudice, fear, or hatred and can include misrepresentation, stereotyping, and systemic discrimination.
Q: Why was HOC created?
Hindu on Campus was founded to address the lack of institutional recognition and action against Hinduphobia in academic spaces. We wanted to create a safe and empowering platform for Hindu students to share their experiences and advocate for change.
Q: Who can join Hindu on Campus?
HOC is open to all Hindu students, recent graduates, allies, and anyone committed to supporting Hindu rights and combating Hinduphobia in academic spaces.
Q: What are some of HOC’s achievements?
Mobilized campaigns to address Hinduphobia at universities such as Rutgers, Oxford, and UC Davis
Partnered with global Hindu organizations to amplify Hindu student voices
Reached over 60,000 Hindu students worldwide and gained over 5 million online impressions through our campaigns.
Initiated the Campus Hinduphobia Tracker to collect and analyze data on incidents of Hinduphobia
Q: How can I share my experience with HOC?
You can submit your story through our online form. Your testimonial, along with your university name (if you consent), will be featured on our website to inspire others and advocate for change. Visit Submit Your Story for more details.
Q: How does HOC use my testimonial?
Your story helps us document the prevalence of Hinduphobia and advocate for systemic change. We take privacy seriously, and you can choose to remain anonymous. Only information you consent to share publicly will be featured.
Q: How can I support HOC’s work?
You can support us by donating, volunteering, or amplifying our message on social media. Every contribution helps us make campuses safer and more inclusive for Hindu students.